Chiwetel Ejiofor

  • Name: Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Date of Birth: July 10, 1974
  • Place of Birth: Forest Gate, London, England
Mini-bio: Chiwetel Ejiofor is an award-winning British film and stage actor. Born to Nigerian parents of Igbo heritage, Ejiofor began acting in school plays at the age of 13 at Dulwich College. He made his film...( read more) debut in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad. Ejiofor went on to become a prominent stage actor in London. He was awarded the Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Awards (Drama). His performance in Blue/Orange at the Royal National Theatre (Cottesloe stage), and later at the Duchess Theatre, received the 2000 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer and a 2001 nomination for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award Best Supporting Actor. Ejiofor is also a Shakespearean stage actor, often taking the leading male roles in plays such as in Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. His role as Romeo was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award in 2000. He will next appear on stage in The Seagull at the Royal Court Theatre.

In film, Egiofor had his first leading role in the 2005 film Kinky Boots. His performance received Golden Globe and British Independent Film Award nominations. He was also nominated for the 2006 BAFTA Orange Rising Star award, which recognises emerging British film talent. Egiofor's performance in Tsunami: The Aftermath received a 2007 Golden Globe nomination for Best actor (mini-series or film made for TV).
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Replace this image with an actor photoChiwetel Ejiofor mini-bio: Chiwetel Ejiofor is an award-winning British film and stage actor. Born to Nigerian parents of Igbo heritage, Ejiofor began acting in school plays at the age of 13 at Dulwich College. He made his film debut in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad. Ejiofor went on to become a prominent stage actor in London. He was awarded the Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Awards (Drama). His performance in Blue/Orange at the Royal National Theatre (Cottesloe stage), and later at the Duchess Theatre, received the 2000 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer and a 2001 nomination for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award Best Supporting Actor. Ejiofor is also a Shakespearean stage actor, often taking the leading male roles in plays such as in Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. His role as Romeo was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award in 2000. He will next appear on stage in The Seagull at the Royal Court Theatre.

In film, Egiofor had his first leading role in the 2005 film Kinky Boots. His performance received Golden Globe and British Independent Film Award nominations. He was also nominated for the 2006 BAFTA Orange Rising Star award, which recognises emerging British film talent. Egiofor's performance in Tsunami: The Aftermath received a 2007 Golden Globe nomination for Best actor (mini-series or film made for TV).

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  • BurningSpirit
    BurningSpirit
    He has apparently been cast to play Torque in a film called "The Suffering" based on the video game ( my favourite ). I was first against it but after watching Redbelt today i really think he will do a good job.
    posted 85 days ago
  • josephokonkwo
    josephokonkwo
    A very composed self-minded actor the history has ever produced.
    Dr. Okonkwo Joseph
    Poland
    posted 504 days ago
  • DanielleBlack
    DanielleBlack
    This man has done a fine and varied body of work. I've never seen him do the same role twice...I like that a lot.
    posted 586 days ago
  • manahayes
    manahayes
    Here's a quiz about the movie Kinky Boots. If you enjoyed the movie, try the quiz.

    http://www.flixster.com/user/manahayes/quiz/kinky-boots?invitorId=527409804
    posted 791 days ago
  • louiselovell
    louiselovell
    I like him , his a good English actor !
    posted 812 days ago
  • eyrbare
    eyrbare
    I'm glad to see he has some fans besides me! Such a tremendous talent!
    posted 845 days ago
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